Larry Sanders is Sijo (founder) of Nei Wai Chia Kung Fu. His school, Sanders Black Belt Academy, is located in Austin, Texas. Sanders makes many claims regarding his military service and martial arts background:

He served in clandestine military operations in Northern Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. He also claimed to have seen combat in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the National Rifle Team.

He has earned a variety of black belts, including three 10th degree black belt rankings